LANCASTER, Pa. — Accuracy in selecting and grading veneers is a skill that takes years to develop. As the workforce ages, manufacturers rely on skills such as this to be transitioned from retiring ...

Dear James: I went out to buy some lumber for some home projects. I was overwhelmed by the different kinds of lumber. What do the different grades and types of lumber mean? — Bobbi T. Dear Bobbi: ...

LANCASTER, Penn. — The art of veneer grading is as much about knowledge as it is about a trained eye. Subtle variations in grain, color, and figure determine not only a veneer’s grade but also its ...